OBJECTIVE—The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a combined resistance and
aerobic training program would improve insulin sensitivity compared with aerobic training …

Background: It was suggested that body fat distribution differs across ethnic groups, and this
may be important when considering risk of disease. Previous studies have not adequately …

Although plant sterols (phytosterols) and cholesterol have similar chemical structures, they
differ markedly in their synthesis, intestinal absorption, and metabolic fate. Phytosterols inhibit …

Objectives : We evaluated the relative and combined value of oxidative stress biomarkers for
predicting cardiovascular mortality in patients undergoing selective coronary angiography. …

Apolipoprotein E (apo E) deficiency (or its abnormalities in humans) is associated with a
series of pathological conditions including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, …

… Frohlich and Genest have been members of advisory boards of various drug companies; Drs.
Fodor, Frohlich … Fodor, Frohlich and McPherson have received travel expenses from one or …

This mini-review deals with a new appraisal of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis. In addition
to neurologic symptoms, patients with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis develop cataracts, …

Background—The effects of probucol and a phytosterol mixture (FCP-3PI) on atherosclerotic
lesion formation, plasma lipoproteins, hepatic and lipoprotein lipase activities, antioxidant …

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is caused by mutations in the LDL receptor (LDLR)
gene and is usually associated with hypercholesterolemia, lipid deposition in tissues, and …

Background and Purpose— The association between abdominal obesity and atherosclerosis
is believed to be due to excess visceral adipose tissue (VAT), which is associated with …